EP 107: Working on Self of the Therapist (SOT) Issues in EFT Supervision with EFT Trainer Senem Zeytinoglu

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the importance of Self of the Therapist issues in EFT supervision with Dr. Senem Zeytinoglu.

Welcome to We Heart Therapy – The EFT Talk Series, where we explore the heart of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through meaningful conversations with leaders in the field. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Senem Zeytinoğlu, ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer and Founder of the Turkey Center for EFT in Istanbul, for a rich and thoughtful discussion on Self of the Therapist (SOT) issues in EFT Supervision—and why this work is essential for ethical, effective, and emotionally present EFT practice. Self of the Therapist work helps EFT therapists understand how their own attachment histories, emotional triggers, and nervous system responses show up in clinical work and supervision. Dr. Zeytinoğlu shares how attending to SOT deepens therapist resilience, strengthens the therapeutic alliance, and ultimately leads to better outcomes for couples and individuals. 🎙️ In This EFT Talk Episode, We Explore: What Self of the Therapist (SOT) means in the context of EFT supervision Why SOT work is essential—not optional—in EFT training and supervision How therapists’ attachment patterns can show up in sessions and supervision The role of safety, compassion, and emotional presence in supervisory…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anabelle Bugatti, Belle

Guest: Dr Senem Zeytinoglu

Topics covered

• Self of the Therapist
• EFT Supervision
• Emotional Focused Therapy
• Therapist Resilience
• Therapeutic Alliance
• Burnout Prevention

Keywords

• EFT
• supervision
• attachment histories
• emotional triggers
• nervous system responses
• therapist sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: We Heart Therapy – The EFT Talk Series, Using Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship: Connecting with Challenging and Resistant Clients

Places: Istanbul, Las Vegas

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